GP Bits: MXoN - Motocross Of Nations | Mantova, Italy - Motocross Feature

In conjunction with the 2021 Motocross of Nations, there was also the YZ bLU cRU FIM Europe Cup SuperFinale with 65, 85, and 125 classes.

Team Switzerland went metal with the black frame and black swingarm. This is Arnaud Tonus' YZ450F.

And Valentin Guillod's bike as well.

The standout rider from Team Austria was MX2 rider Rene Hofer getting a 3rd in race 2.

Team Czech Republic was 17th overall.

Yago Martinez's bike from Team Spain. They ended up 16th overall.

Team Belgium was 6th overall with Cyril Genot , Liam Everts, and Brent Van Doninck.

The Netherlands Team was just one point away from the first place Team Italy. Glenn Coldenhoff had inconsistent 3 - 15 moto scores in the MXGP class.

Last year's champs, Team Netherlands, had to settle for second overall behind Team Italy.

Jeffrey Herlings actually raced the Open class rather than MXGP on his KTM 450 SX. He won both MXGP & Open and MX2 & Open races.

Hofer was the best MX2 rider for the MXoN.

The Latvian Team was missing their star rider Pauls Jonass.

Liam Everts showing why it sucks to ditch your goggles.

Muddy smile from Team Switzerland's Mike Gwerder.

Airoh has their hands full with all the one-off helmets.

Gate selection can be very stressful.

Team Morocco getting pumped.

Ben Watson won the MXGP class individual standings.

Team Great Britain was 3rd overall.

Shaun Simpson showing off his Scottish pride. "FREEEEDOM!"

Team Canada's Dylan Wright chasing Team France's Benoit Paturel.

Mathys Boisrame normally rides a KX250 in the MX2 class, but as part of Team France with Tom Vialle chosen for the MX2 class, he's on a KX450 in the Open class.

Boisrame's usual teammate, Roan Van De Moosdijk stays on his usual KX250 in the MX2 class.

Thomas Kjer Olsen took the win in race one and made Danish fans really happy. The rest of the day didn't go as well and they ended up 10th overall.

Morocco's hat game was strong.

So pumped for Tony Cairoli. This is his first time being on the winning MXoN team and the first time Italy has won in 19 years.

Italian teammates Mattia Guadagnini and Alessandro Lupino.

Mattia Guadagnini: “The first time for me and I’m so happy! I did my best but made some mistakes and threw away a few points, My teammates did so well and we made it. This is really special for me and I want to thank everybody for the support and the belief in me.”

Team South Africa.

Team Netherlands. Glenn had some awesome results in the past MXoN races and was third in race 3. Unfortunately, his 15th in race one didn't help the Dutch cause.